Texas State vs South Alabama Jaguars Predictions February 15, 2024

Game outlook

The upcoming basketball game between Cal and Washington State will take place on Thursday at Friel Court in Beasley Coliseum. The game will start at 7:00 p.m. PT and is a Pacific 12 Conference competition. Cal has a record of 10-14 SU, 12-12 ATS, and 14-10 O/U. They recently lost 61-60 to UCLA and are currently 6-7 in Pac-12 play. Washington State, on the other hand, has a record of 18-6 SU, 12-12 ATS, and 11-13 O/U. They defeated Oregon 62-56 in their last game and currently stand at 9-4 in Pac-12 play. The previous matchup between these two teams ended in an 81-75 overtime win for Cal on January 20, with Junior guard Jaylon Tyson leading Cal with 30 points. Cal currently leads the all-time series 76-56. In terms of betting, South Alabama is the favorite with an opening line of -1.5, and the current line stands at South Alabama -2.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: +114 | Jaguars -134

Spread: +2 (-110) | Jaguars -2 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 137.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that South Alabama will win straight-up is 57%.

Texas State

California's basketball team has been performing below average this season. They score an average of 75.0 points per game, ranking them 157th in the nation. However, their shooting percentage is only 42.8 percent, which is 280th in the country. Their three-point shooting percentage is slightly better at 34.3 percent, but still ranks 163rd. The team is not very successful at converting free-throw attempts, with a 72.1 percent success rate, placing them 161st. In terms of other statistics, they average 34.6 rebounds (82nd), 12.3 assists (227th), and 11.3 turnovers (119th). Defensively, the Golden Bears allow an average of 75.9 points per game (228th) on 44.4 percent shooting (229th). Their three-point defense is even worse, ranked 303rd. They average 31.3 rebounds (163rd), 2.7 blocks (271st), and 5.6 steals (278th) per game. They also commit an average of 17.4 fouls (212th). Overall, California ranks 107th in the KenPom rankings. On the other hand, Texas State is ranked 308th in offense, scoring an average of 68.33 points per game. They have a better defensive ranking at 133rd, allowing an average of 70.08 points against them per game. Texas State has a record of 11-14 this season, with an ATS (against the spread) record of 11-12. Offensively, the Bobcats have a field goal percentage of 43.98 percent (ranked 232nd) and a free-throw percentage of 68.43 percent (ranked 295th). They make an average of 31.99 percent of their three-point attempts (ranked 270th). The team averages 36.38 rebounds per game (ranked 143rd), 12.17 offensive assists, and 13.67 turnovers per game (ranked 274th and 314th respectively). Defensively, Texas State allows opponents to shoot 43.55 percent from the field (ranked 183rd) and 72.15 percent from the free-throw line (ranked 233rd). They defend the three-point line well, only allowing opponents to make 30.15 GRIT. Daws reclaims the lead for the Bears. He's got his 16th double-double of the season. 📺 » FOX #GoBears pic.twitter.com/FIeXzenyNp